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FEO 268

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

206,640 mi
Last recorded206,640 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEO 268
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 206,640 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 203,225 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 203,222 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 197,658 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

tyres worn and cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2017 197,658 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis within 30cm of anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering damper front (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

tyres worn and cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2016 195,752 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 May 2015 193,958 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 193,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 192,337 miles

signs of corrosion around brake servo

Fail 10 Apr 2014 192,337 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

signs of corrosion around brake servo

Pass 8 May 2013 189,786 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 189,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 186,820 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 186,820 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 183,223 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 183,192 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 180,007 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 175,385 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2009 175,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 172,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2008 172,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2007 163,699 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 163,656 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

fuel injector leak-off pipes weeping slightly

multi-V belt cracking.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 156,028 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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FEO 268 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FEO 268, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FEO 268 registered?

FEO 268 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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